1945 Collection (page 5)

British amphibious tanks leave the west bank of the Lower Rhine heading eastwards. Another tank can be seen behind it on the river bank. The photograph was taken by a low flying RAF aircraft

Behind the biggest smoke screen in the history of war, British armour and infantry move into position for the offensive - the ?final heave?

Bombs on Bergen. Striking at German supply lines just behind the battle lines. US 8th Air Force bombers attack rail marshalling yards at Bergen, Germany

The Luftwaffe going up in smoke following a fighter sweep by P51 Mustangs of the US 8th Air Force over German airfields on the 16th April 1945

German civilians who have been picked up in villages and brought back to Kleve in our transport and given food and shelter as the Allied army pushes deeper into Germany 16th February 1945

V. E. Day celebrations in London outside Buckingham Palace, London
V.E. Day celebrations in London outside Buckingham Palace, London. Victory in Europe Day. Picture taken 8th May 1945

Russians advance through Berlin, Germany. Soviet Red Army Mortar Crews in action. Germany had invaded Russian in World War Two, and in July 1943 they launched what would be their last attack

Ex-Gestapo agents being rounded up in Flensburg prior to their transport to Denmark. The war in Europe ended 8th May 1945. Picture taken circa 29th May 1945

15th Scottish division advances on the River Elbe, Germany. Tanks and troops awaiting their turn to cross a huge crater which sappers had to bridge. Picture taken 14th April 1945

Infantry of the Royal Ulster Rifles clearing a street in Bremen. Germany. The end of the war in Europe would be announced only a week away, on 8th May 1945. Picture taken 30th April 1945

US Navy pilots briefed before flight to Tokyo. Pilots aboard a U. S
US Navy pilots briefed before flight to Tokyo. Pilots aboard a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier receive last minute instructions before taking off to attack industrial and military installations in Tokyo

Defeated German troops and staff leave liberated Copenhagen on their way back to Germany. The end of the war in Europe would be announced on 8th May 1945 Picture taken 6th May 1945

Men of 2nd Platoon B Company firing from trenches near Stein, Germany. The push into Germany continues on until the end of the war in europe is announced on May 8th 1945

A SS training school in Ordensburg Vogelsang which has been captured by men of the 9th Infantry Division, US Army. February 1945

Surrender of the German armed forces in Italy. On Sunday 29th April 1945 an unconditional surrender document was signed in Caserta, Italy, by two German agents representing General von Vietinghoff

A view of the shell-torn town of Sinz, Germany. Smoke rises from a still burning building and in the rear, a white smoke screen is laid down to hide the town from German artillery observers

British commandos of the 1st Commando Brigade made a surprise crossing on the Rhine in assault craft at 10pm on the night of 23rd March, under a terrific barrage of 1500 guns

Russians advance through Berlin. Germany had invaded Russian in World War Two, and in July 1943 they launched what would be their last attack, at Kursk

Underground ammunition stores discovered by the Intelligence Corps. Pictured, Sergeant P Alcock lifting the lid of an entracne. July 1945

German civilians watch units of the US 7th Armoured Division enter Berlin. 4th July 1945

Admiral von Friedeburg, C-in-C of the German Navy, and General Kummetz, German C-in-C Baltic leaving the British flagship after calling on Rear Admiral Baillie Groham

Men of the Seaforth Highlanders, now over the River Oste, clearing snipers from a house in Bremervšrde, Germany. Days away from the end of the war in Europe. Picture taken 5th May 1945

Many women who sent to Canada in the war, joined the Womens Royal Canadian Navy Service. Picture shows them now discharged and buying clothing from the sale

Burmese civilians and US soldiers help construct a manifold valve as part of a pipeline to China. 4th January 1945

US Army Engineers clear ice on the Saar canal with dynamite. 12th January 1945

By 1943 over 70, 000 women had enrolled in the NFS in the United Kingdom.... During the Second World War there were nine fire boat stations. (Picture) An N.F.S

The first National Model Aircraft Exhibition at Dorland Hall, London. (Picture) Ray Pullan, a member a member of the staff of Aeromodeller putting the final touches to the hanging of one of

A surrendered German U-boat in the English channel heads to an Allied port under guard from a British tranpsort vessel. The U-Boat surrendered in accordance with the terms of surrender laid down to

Villagers in Waen Village, Flintshire, have not been able to have a cup of tea for nearly a week because their main water supply has run completely dry

How the Jersey islanders kept in touch with what was going on in England. Although he Germans confiscated all radio sets and threatened severe penalties to anyone listening to the BBC home made

The Pound family of Islington, London, return home from being evacuated to Harborough, Leicestershire. The family race up the steps of the home with Mr Pound who stayed behind, in the background

4th Division riflemen search for Nazi snipers after taking the German town of Prum. February 1945

Members of an ENSA Party called "Melody and Rhythm"
Members of an ENSA Party called " Melody and Rhythm" touring in Italy gave a show to men of the Royal Artillery on an a site

Churchill tanks of the 3rd Scots Guards, 6th Guards Tank Brigade, crossing a bridged mine crater between Celle and the River Elbe. 14th April 1945

Fifth Army jeep service station. February 1945

Canal Defence Lights fitted to British tanks. October 1945

A jeep being lowered down a hillside. North East England. Picture taken 25th May 1945

The Reichstag is a historic edifice in Berlin, Germany, constructed to house the Imperial Diet (German: Reichstag) of the German Empire

Canadian Womens Auxillary Corps march past Buckingham Palace. 24th October 1945

Entrance to the Reichstag building showing Russian graffiti on statues of prominent Germans. Circa 1945

Aftermath of a V-bomb in Southern England. Rescue work going on in a smother of dust. 9th February 1945

V bomb incident at Farringdon Road, London. Removing casualties. 8th March 1945

Aftermath of a v bomb at Super Cinema, Ilford. February 1945

Troops (Possibly British)at the dock of Southampton, after embarking from The Johan De Witt ship. Picture taken 24th November 1945

Capture of Castel Benito airfield. The R. A. F. Regiment now guard Castel Benito
Capture of Castel Benito airfield. The R.A.F. Regiment now guard Castel Benito airfield. Here are two of them among the trees on the edge of the landing ground. 17th February 1945

British troops parading on the dock of Southampton, after embarking from The Johan De Witt ship. Picture taken 24th November 1945

British Armys new self propelled bridges. Twaby Ark bridging tanks moving along a road in Forli, Italy. 7th June 1945

An armoured vehicle-launched bridge is a combat support vehicle, sometimes regarded as a subtype of military engineering vehicle

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